Monson Center, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monson Center, Hampden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monson Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Eastern Hampden forecast zone and Hampden County — the most common reported hazard around Monson Center, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (95 days) and flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 177 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 95 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2011 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Jun 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2025 | Oct 20, 2006 · 1 death · $65,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2012 · $165,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jul 2025 | Aug 5, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2021 | Aug 28, 2011 · $450,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Eastern Hampden forecast zone and Hampden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monson Center get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Monson Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the E Brimfield Lake weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.0 | 13.8 | 13.4 | 16.8 | 13.6 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Monson Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 60 miles east. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Monson Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 60 mi east | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 90 mi south-southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 96 mi west-northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Monson Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monson Center, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which passed about 21 miles west of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 2011.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Monson Center's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Monson Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monson Center, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 60 miles east. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monson Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monson Center the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Monson Center free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Monson Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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